Exam Focus
- Know when aeration occurs in the brewing process.
- Explain why wort is aerated before fermentation.
- Connect oxygen and pitching to yeast health.
What to know
Cooled wort is aerated and pitched so yeast can reproduce and ferment cleanly.
Syllabus detail
- Aeration and pitching study covers when aeration happens in the brewing process and why wort is aerated.
Study task
Be ready to explain aeration and pitching in the context of processes and apply it to a realistic Certified Cicerone® service, tasting, brewing, style, or pairing scenario.
Key Terms
- Aeration and pitching
- Know when aeration occurs in the brewing process.